Altavista, VA

Living in Altavista

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 21
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Commute 43
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 98
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Public Safety 75
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 52
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Colleges 52
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Schools 97
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Residents

3.4k Population +7 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
65% Family Households +12% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black36%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate31%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$34k Median Household Income -$1.3k (2010–19)
75% Above Poverty -7% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more<1%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector77%
Self-employed1%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office24%
Service22%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$109k Median Home Value -$7.7k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$473 Median Monthly Rent +$136 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied +7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197930%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K10%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity55%
Fuel oil, kerosene21%
LP gas8%
Utility gas12%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Altavista

United States45
Virginia30
Lynchburg Metro Area24
Campbell County21

Property Crime in Altavista

United States48
Virginia39
Lynchburg Metro Area30
Campbell County31

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump71%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 3 3
Feb 37 3 3
Mar 44 4 1
Apr 54 4 0
May 62 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 37 3 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Altavista

Inland Flooding52
Tornado20
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Altavista, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Altavista, VA

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Tree of Life Academy
15 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near Altavista, VA

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Liberty University
17 miles, N
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Randolph College
23 miles, N
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Sweet Briar College
32 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Altavista, VA

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Centra
21 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Altavista, VA

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